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elipsis

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New version and new players
« on: November 04, 2007, 10:27:00 am »

over the weekend we had a lan party for TF2 and for a while we sat around talking about and playing dwarf fortress.  Two relatively new players both commented about how much easier it is to start in the new version. being able to farm outside and to not worry with irrigation is making the game way easier for new players to learn. the huge amount of starting supplies helps too.

anywho, just figured I'd mention that the new version is easier for new players than the old in a lot of ways   :D

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Balathustrius

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Re: New version and new players
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2007, 10:38:00 am »

I envy anyone who isn't spoiled to guaranteed magma/water/high framerates.
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Kyselina

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Re: New version and new players
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2007, 10:40:00 am »

Starting in wilderness is more dangerous than mountain, because they can tear down your walls and stuff if someone invades.
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Re: New version and new players
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2007, 12:17:00 pm »

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Originally posted by Balathustrius:
<STRONG>I envy anyone who isn't spoiled to guaranteed magma/water/high framerates.</STRONG>

Praise Armok my computer couldn't play the old version very well.

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